Joe Dyke

Exclusive Content

Cally revamp underway

Story Street to be pedestrianised in plans to make the Cally Islington's second liveable neighbourhood

Local grocery shop provides a greener way to shop

Refill Therapy, an Islington grocery shop, aims to reduce food waste by stocking ethically sourced refillable food.

“My brand is who I am”: In conversation with Tiana Esparon

The fashion brand owner talks sustainability, womanhood and showing personality through crochet

Domestic abuse rises by 20 per cent in Islington

Finsbury Park had the highest number of reported offences in Islington between February 2025 and February 2026, totalling 244.

Hundreds of households in Islington saved from homelessness this year

Islington ranks in the top 5 per cent for addressing homelessness across England.

Behind the artistic collective aiming to revive Islington’s radical history

Amy Rushton takes us through Cubitt Community Collective, a volunteer-led independent press gallery aiming to revive the radical history of Islington, who are currently working on their next issue.
spot_img

Council pays out £3m in redundancies

Islington council has spent over £3m making nearly 250 people redundant over the last three years, Islington Now can reveal.

Arsenal fashion: Alex on Song but Arshavin all at sea

While Arsenal's chances of winning something this year appear to be disappearing perhaps Alex Song could win a best dressed man award for his get up today.

Is Islington London’s most homophobic borough?

New figures show there have been 132 reported incidents of homophobic crime in Islington in the past year, more than any other London Borough bar one. More worrying still is a large spike in figures from the year before.

Council budget ‘illegal’ say Greens

The decision to confirm Islington council's budget behind closed doors may mean it was passed illegally, a rival party have claimed.

Swimming pool planned for City Road apartments

A controversial multi-storey development in Angel may include private leisure facilities on its grounds.

£3m bill for council sackings

THE council has spent a staggering £3m making nearly 250 people redundant over the last three years, new figures obtained by Islington Now can reveal

Cally revamp underway